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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$41.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$42.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mazda Premacy
or similar Oversized Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
$33.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$43.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$43.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$45.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$67.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$69.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Drop-off information
Downtown
150 Kilmore Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
10
1
No A/C
4
$97.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Drop-off information
Downtown
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:26 on 23/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Christchurch (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Christchurch (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.70 per liter or $6.44 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10
Top 20 locations near Christchurch (Downtown)
- Christchurch Harewood9 km / 5.59 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $23.60 per day9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
- Timaru Airport141.9 km / 88.17 miles away
- Hokitika Airport162.2 km / 100.79 miles away
- Greymouth (Downtown)from $59.74 per day167.3 km / 103.96 miles away
- Blenheim Airportfrom $55.08 per day246.1 km / 152.92 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $39.94 per day253 km / 157.21 miles away
- Picton (Downtown)from $73.27 per day274 km / 170.26 miles away
- Picton Ferry Portfrom $93.69 per day274 km / 170.26 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $31.74 per day303 km / 188.28 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $42.52 per day304.4 km / 189.15 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $42.69 per day307.8 km / 191.26 miles away
- Dunedin (Downtown)311.2 km / 193.37 miles away
- Dunedin Airportfrom $44.35 per day328.3 km / 204 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom $24.02 per day351.7 km / 218.54 miles away
- Queenstown (Downtown)352 km / 218.72 miles away
- Queenstown Airport Areafrom $53.95 per day352.1 km / 218.78 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $32.79 per day433.8 km / 269.55 miles away
- Whanganui Airportfrom $30.09 per day443.8 km / 275.76 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom $59.54 per day466.8 km / 290.06 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
B
Dollar
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
C
Thrifty
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
D
Budget
150 Kilmore St
E
Hertz
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
When to book in Christchurch (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Christchurch (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $41 | A good deal $66 | Cheapest supplier Bargain Rental Cars | Cheapest car type Vans |
Average rental costs per day in Christchurch (Downtown)
$85
$42
$0
$59
in January
Jan
$77
in February
Feb
$49
in March
Mar
$44
in April
Apr
$43
in May
May
$52
in June
Jun
$29
in July
Jul
$24
in August
Aug
$39
in September
Sep
$21
in October
Oct
$41
in November
Nov
$71
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $21.17 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $77.05 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Christchurch (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Christchurch (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Christchurch (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.4
1.2
0
2.2 times in January
Jan
1.4 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
0.2 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
1.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Christchurch (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 15 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Christchurch (Downtown)
17
8
0
11 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
10 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
11 days in September
Sep
15 days in October
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Rental Cars, Ezi Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, large cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $47 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Bargain Rental Cars |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Subaru Outback | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Prius | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| Bargain Rental Cars | Mazda Premacy | 4 | 2 | Van |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Christchurch (Downtown)
8.0
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Mar 6, 2024
Sarah P.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Nature. Walks. Touring.
Oct 18, 2023
Karen D.
Mazda Demio
Took inland route via Lake Tekapo to Queenstown. Very pretty snow on the hills.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Bargain Rental Cars (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$69
Lowest daily price
$47
Total cars available
48
Top 9 suppliers in Christchurch (Downtown) in 2026
9.5
Outstanding
70 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.5
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.6
$104
per day
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Dollar
8.8
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
$104
per day
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
+640800243789
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$104
per day
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
+640800737070
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Budget
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$59–$94
per day
150 Kilmore St
0800585858
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$59–$94
per day
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch
+64033652195
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Yes Rentals
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.5
$68–$169
per day
372 Moorhouse Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011
+6492171001
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:30
Tue
09:30-16:30
Wed
09:30-16:30
Thu
09:30-16:30
Fri
09:30-16:30
Sat
10:00-15:30
Sun
10:00-15:30
Avis
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$61–$90
per day
150 Kilmore Street
039306103
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$61–$90
per day
150 Kilmore St
033652195
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:30-11:30; 14:00-17:00
8.1
Very Good
76 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
7.8
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.3
$47–$136
per day
213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
+640800566701
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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